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(Windows NT
, 2000, XP, Server 2003), use the default PS/2 mouse driver.
To ensure that the local mouse movement and remote cursor display remain in sync, mouse
acceleration must be set to none for all user accounts accessing a remote system through a
KVM switch. Mouse acceleration must also be set to none on every remote system. Special
cursors should not be used and cursor visibility options, such as pointer trails, Ctrl key cursor
location animations, cursor shadowing, and cursor hiding, should also be turned off.
NOTE: If you are not able to disable mouse acceleration fromwithin a Windows operating system, or if you do not
wish to adjust the settings of all your target devices, you may use the Tools > Single Cursor Mode command
available in the Video Viewer window. This command places the Video Viewer windowinto an invisible mouse
mode, which allows you to manually toggle control between the mouse pointer on the target systembeing viewed
and the mouse pointer on the client computer.
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Local and remote configuration
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User interfaces
The GCM16 and GCM32 switches come equipped with two point-and-click interfaces: a local
user interface (local UI) and a remote on-board web interface (OBWI). Using the configuration
options provided by these interfaces, you can tailor the switch to your specific application,
control any attached devices, and handle all basic KVM or serial switch needs.
NOTE: The local UI and remote OBWI are almost identical. Unless specified, all information in this chapter applies to
both interfaces.
From either interface, you can launch two different kinds of sessions:
The Video Viewer window allows you to control the keyboard, monitor, and mouse
functions of individual target devices connected to the switch in real time. You may also use
predefined global macros to perform actions within the Video Viewer window. For
instructions on how to use the Video Viewer, see Chapter 4.
The serial viewer window allows you to manage individual target devices either by using
commands or scripts.
Local UI
The switch includes a local port on the back. This port enables you to connect a keyboard,
monitor and mouse directly to the switch and use the local UI.
You can choose any of the following keystrokes to be configured to open the local UI or to
switch between the local UI and an active session: Print Screen, Ctrl + Ctrl, Shift + Shift, and
Alt + Alt.
To launch the local UI:
1. Connect your monitor, keyboard and mouse cables to the switch. For more information,see
"Connecting the switch hardware" on page 9.
2. Press any of the enabled keystrokes to launch the local UI.
3. If local UI authentication has been enabled, enter your username and password.
NOTE: If the switch has been added to a DSView3 server, then the DSView3 server will be accessed to
authenticate the user. If the switch has not been added to a DSView3 server, or if the DSView3 server cannot be
reached, then the switch local user database will be accessed to authenticate the user. The default local username
is Admin, and there is no password. Usernames in the local user database are case-sensitive.
OBWI
The switch OBWI is a remote, web browser based user interface. For details on setting up your
system, see "Connecting the switch hardware" on page 9. Table 3.1 lists the operating systems
and browsers that are supported by the OBWI. Make sure that you are using the latest version
of your Web browser.
Table 3.1: OBWI supported operating systems and browsers
Operating System
Browser
Microsoft
Internet
Explorerversion 6.0 SP1
and later
Firefox version
2.0 and later
Microsoft Windows 2000 Workstation or Server
with Service Pack 2
Yes Yes
Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Standard,
Enterprise, or Web Edition
Yes Yes
Microsoft Windows Server
2008 Standard,
Enterprise, or Web Edition
Yes Yes
Windows XPProfessional with Service Pack 3 Yes Yes
Windows Vista